Fruit Flies and Stardust
Fruit Flies and Stardust
🧠 neurons in the average human brain
💧 miles of blood vessels in the human body—enough to circle Earth twice
🪐 % of our solar system’s mass is in the Sun
🧠 neurons in the average human brain
💧 miles of blood vessels in the human body—enough to circle Earth twice
🪐 % of our solar system’s mass is in the Sun
Thought experiments, strange questions, and science you won’t find in your textbook
Curious Cambridge Science Quest
I would like to start with an introduction and an apology. The apology is for not posting an article that follows my conventional ‘thoughtful what-if exploratory’ style, but instead a documentation of a recent event I organised. Although it in itself might not be...
Training Fruit Flies – My Silver CREST Award
It is extremely likely you have encountered flies before – tiny black dots zooming around, seemingly aimlessly. But are they really as unintelligent as they seem? Or are they capable of learning, or even being trained by a human? A few months ago, I had this question...
From Stardust to Fruit Flies: The Science Behind the Saying
‘We are all made of stardust’ or so the saying goes, but have you ever wondered how much of this is true? In this article, I explore the science behind the saying, and dive deep into the origins of the universe! The validity of the saying depends on how you interpret...
Thought experiments, strange questions, and science you won’t find in your textbook
Curious Cambridge Science Quest
I would like to start with an introduction and an apology. The apology is for not posting an article that follows my conventional ‘thoughtful what-if exploratory’ style, but instead a documentation of a recent event I organised. Although it in itself might not be...
Training Fruit Flies – My Silver CREST Award
It is extremely likely you have encountered flies before – tiny black dots zooming around, seemingly aimlessly. But are they really as unintelligent as they seem? Or are they capable of learning, or even being trained by a human? A few months ago, I had this question...
From Stardust to Fruit Flies: The Science Behind the Saying
‘We are all made of stardust’ or so the saying goes, but have you ever wondered how much of this is true? In this article, I explore the science behind the saying, and dive deep into the origins of the universe! The validity of the saying depends on how you interpret...
Books That Blew My Mind...
BBC Science Focus Magazine
What it’s about: This magazine is packed with mind-blowing discoveries, cutting-edge tech, and answers to the weirdest questions about nature and the universe
Why I love it: It turns massive scientific topics into super exciting reads
Perfect for: Anyone who loves quick, fascinating facts and wants to know what the future is going to look like
Best for: Teens and curious minds who want fresh science news, epic photos, and answers to everyday mysteries
The Martian by Andy Weir
What it’s about: This book follows Mark Watney, an astronaut who gets accidentally stranded alone on Mars after a fierce dust storm forces his crew to evacuate. With limited supplies, no way to contact Earth, and an environment that is constantly trying to kill him, he has to use his engineering skills, botany knowledge, and sheer brainpower to survive.
Why I love it: It makes problem-solving feel like an intense action movie. Instead of giving up, Mark uses science, math, and a huge dose of sarcastic humor to tackle every life-or-death problem step-by-step. It makes you realize just how cool and practical real-world science can actually be.
Perfect for: Anyone who loves space, thrilling survival stories, and seeing someone figure out impossible problems with clever hacks.
Best for: Teens who like sci-fi, engineering, or fast-paced adventures packed with witty, laugh-out-loud humor.
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
What it’s about: This book dives deep into why humans do the things they do, from acts of incredible kindness to terrible violence. It breaks down human behavior step-by-step, looking at what happens in our brains seconds before we act, how our hormones affect us hours before, and how our genetics, environment, and evolution shaped us over thousands of years.
Why I love it: It takes massive, complicated questions about human nature and answers them like an epic detective story. Robert Sapolsky makes intense neuroscience and psychology surprisingly fun and clear with his witty humor and fascinating real-world examples, showing how connected our biology is to every single choice we make.
Perfect for: Anyone who is curious about brain science, human psychology, and understanding what makes people tick behind the scenes.
Best for: Teens and adults who love big ideas, science, and seeing how biology and human history shape who we are today.
Books That Blew My Mind...
BBC Science Focus Magazine
What it’s about: This magazine is packed with mind-blowing discoveries, cutting-edge tech, and answers to the weirdest questions about nature and the universe
Why I love it: It turns massive scientific topics into super exciting reads
Perfect for: Anyone who loves quick, fascinating facts and wants to know what the future is going to look like
Best for: Teens and curious minds who want fresh science news, epic photos, and answers to everyday mysteries
or just cool stories about the world around them.
The Martian by Andy Weir
What it’s about: This book follows Mark Watney, an astronaut who gets accidentally stranded alone on Mars after a fierce dust storm forces his crew to evacuate. With limited supplies, no way to contact Earth, and an environment that is constantly trying to kill him, he has to use his engineering skills, botany knowledge, and sheer brainpower to survive.
Why I love it: It makes problem-solving feel like an intense action movie. Instead of giving up, Mark uses science, math, and a huge dose of sarcastic humor to tackle every life-or-death problem step-by-step. It makes you realize just how cool and practical real-world science can actually be.
Perfect for: Anyone who loves space, thrilling survival stories, and seeing someone figure out impossible problems with clever hacks.
Best for: Teens who like sci-fi, engineering, or fast-paced adventures packed with witty, laugh-out-loud humor.
Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst by Robert Sapolsky
What it’s about: This book dives deep into why humans do the things they do, from acts of incredible kindness to terrible violence. It breaks down human behavior step-by-step, looking at what happens in our brains seconds before we act, how our hormones affect us hours before, and how our genetics, environment, and evolution shaped us over thousands of years.
Why I love it: It takes massive, complicated questions about human nature and answers them like an epic detective story. Robert Sapolsky makes intense neuroscience and psychology surprisingly fun and clear with his witty humor and fascinating real-world examples, showing how connected our biology is to every single choice we make.
Perfect for: Anyone who is curious about brain science, human psychology, and understanding what makes people tick behind the scenes.
Best for: Teens and adults who love big ideas, science, and seeing how biology and human history shape who we are today.
What I am Reading Right Now...
Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
Ever wondered why certain countries are super powerful, while others are constantly stuck in conflict? It’s not just about money or leaders—it’s about geography.
In Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, you’ll discover how rivers, mountains, and oceans secretly control human history and world politics.
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The Mind-Blower: Why Russia is obsessed with holding onto flat land, and why physical borders dictate where wars start.
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The Vibe: Fast-paced, super clear, and full of “wait, REALLY?!” moments.
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Why You Should Read It: It feels like getting the ultimate cheat code to understanding the global news map.
If you like strategy games, history, or just knowing how the world actually works behind the scenes, definitely add this to your reading list. 10/10 recommendation!
What I am Reading Right Now...
Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
Ever wondered why certain countries are super powerful, while others are constantly stuck in conflict? It’s not just about money or leaders—it’s about geography.
In Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall, you’ll discover how rivers, mountains, and oceans secretly control human history and world politics.
-
The Mind-Blower: Why Russia is obsessed with holding onto flat land, and why physical borders dictate where wars start.
-
The Vibe: Fast-paced, super clear, and full of “wait, REALLY?!” moments.
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Why You Should Read It: It feels like getting the ultimate cheat code to understanding the global news map.
If you like strategy games, history, or just knowing how the world actually works behind the scenes, definitely add this to your reading list. 10/10 recommendation!
Quotes for Inspiration
“The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Albert Eintein
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
Dalai Lama
Quotes for Inspiration
“The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.”
Neil deGrasse Tyson
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Albert Eintein
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
Dalai Lama